Khaleeq Kiani

Islamabad, Pakistan

Journalist at Dawn

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Senate panel seeks plan to stem invoicing fraud

20 hours ago | dawn.com | Khaleeq Kiani

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday directed the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to present a workable plan to tackle the widespread over-invoicing and under-invoicing of imports and exports, following confirmation of a Rs110 billion fraud and trade-based money laundering under the guise of solar panel imports.
World Bank trims Pakistan’s economic growth forecast to 2.7pc

21 hours ago | dawn.com | Khaleeq Kiani

• Notes economy showing signs of stability amid constraints• Warns slow growth will make it difficult to create jobs, reduce povertyISLAMABAD: The World Bank on Wednesday slightly lowered its growth forecast for Pakistan to 2.7 per cent for the current fiscal year, citingcontinued economic stabilisation but persistent constraints from tight monetary and fiscal policies.
Ministries asked to surrender funds ahead of schedule

1 day ago | dawn.com | Khaleeq Kiani

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Tuesday directed all the ministries, divisions, departments and autonomous bodies to surrender within 10 days all savings and unspent allocations not expected to be utilised during the current fiscal year. In a communication to all, the MoF directed all principal accounting officers (PAOs) to finalise revised estimates for FY25 and firm up budget estimates for the upcoming year and “surrender anticipated savings” by April 30.
Pakistan receives $12.5bn in foreign loans

2 days ago | dawn.com | Khaleeq Kiani

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan authorities have materialised only $12.5 billion in foreign loans in the first nine months of 2024-25 against an annual $19.2bn target by June 30. While half of this portfolio was legacy rollovers from China, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates –– fresh loans and grant inflows amounted to $5.51bn in nine months, almost 20pc lower than the comparable period of last fiscal year.
Provincial shares increased as more water becomes available

3 days ago | dawn.com | Khaleeq Kiani

• Kharif shortage prediction revised down from 43pc to 27pc as dam levels rise• Irsa meeting to examine whether water releases to provinces can be increased furtherISLAMABAD: In a godsend development, the water shortage predicted for Kharif season has dropped by almost two-third to 27pc, prompting the Indus River System Authority (Irsa) to increase provincial water shares.
Adviser on debt management

5 days ago | dawn.com | Khaleeq Kiani

DAWN.COM E-Paper | April 19, 2025 Subscribe to notifications Get the latest news and updates from Dawn Not Now Allow Notifications ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has appointed Omer M. Khan as adviser on debt management on a pro bono basis, with immediate effect.
Revised deal with four govt power plants to save around Rs1.6tr

5 days ago | dawn.com | Khaleeq Kiani

ISLAMABAD: The government has formally asked the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to allow a reduction in power purchase rates from four public sector power plants, entailing about Rs1.58 trillion savings over their remaining life spans under revised agreements. The request involves a change in terms of contracts from ‘take or pay’ to a ‘hybrid take and pay’ model, a reduction in the rate of return and a cap on dollar indexation at Rs168.
Petroleum supply hit as refineries face crisis

6 days ago | dawn.com | Khaleeq Kiani

ISLAMABAD: The sub-optimal capacity utilisation of oil refineries has started affecting the supply of critical petroleum products, including jet fuel, at important installations. Sources at the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) told Dawn that an important defence organisation had asked the regulator to ensure that its regulated entities, particularly local refineries, honour their commitments to supply JP-8 fuel.
KE urges Nepra not to pass on full benefit of fall in fuel cost to consumers

1 week ago | dawn.com | Khaleeq Kiani

ISLAMABAD: K-Electric asked the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday not to pass on a full benefit of Rs6.62 per unit decrease in fuel cost in February to consumers and instead settle it against its past claims. The Nepra was holding a public hearing on monthly fuel cost adjustments (FCA) for electricity consumed in February which showed the consumer had been overcharged to the extent of Rs 6.62 per unit involving an amount of Rs 6.662 billion.
After salary hike leak, Nepra limits access to information

1 week ago | dawn.com | Khaleeq Kiani |Jawed Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: Taking stern action over recent leaks about unauthorised salary increases, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has put a tight lid on the circulation of official files, including certain decisions, besides punitive action against some officials. The five-member regulatory authority comprising four provincial members and a chairman has decided to limit access to official records, including meeting minutes.